PUTRAJAYA: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has warned principals, school heads, and school managements to not conceal incidents of bullying among students.
She said that the ministry takes all bullying cases seriously and complaints must be handled appropriately and in accordance with the guidelines established by the ministry.
“If complaints are submitted directly through the portal, the actions taken will be clearer,” she said, adding that schools must take action based on the provided guidelines while also forwarding the cases to the ministry for further investigation.
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